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VICTIMS
OF VIOLENCE - GENERAL SERVICES
People who have been
victimized sometimes feel isolated and alone, reluctant to reach
out to others. But reaching out is important, and seeking help is
part of the healing process.
To help those in need,
VOV offers confidential services to victims, families, friends,
and witnesses. These services include:
- Crisis Intervention
and Support. VOV staff respond within 72 hours and remain
available throughout the first weeks and months of recovery.
- Psychotherapy.
Our expert staff will evaluate and assess patients and provide
ongoing psychotherapy to help them cope with their experiences.
- Group Programs.
There are a wide range of psychotherapy groups available for adults
dealing with the after effects of trauma.
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Call 617-591-6033
to make a referral or schedule an initial appointment with the VOV
team.
VOV
Brochure
VOV
Groups
NEW:
2010-2011 Groups
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CENTER FOR
HOMICIDE BEREAVEMENT (CHB)
The Center for
Homicide Bereavement provides bilingual/bicultural services free
of charge to those who have experienced the loss of a loved one
to murder.
In the life-altering
aftermath of homicidal loss, the CHB staff offers crisis counseling
and support, ongoing traumatic grief counseling with adults, children
and families, advocacy and homicide bereavement support groups.
In the CHB office
and in families' homes, the aims of all CHB services are to provide
timely, sensitive and confidental care to those experiencing devastating
loss, to reduce isolation and foster healing connection with others.
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Center for
Homicide Bereavement
130 Bishop Allen
Drive
Cambridge, MA 02319
617-591-6123
CHB
Brochure
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VICTIM
ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TEAM (VAST)
If you or someone
you love has been affected by violence, hatred or abuse, the Victim
Advocacy and Support Team is here to help you rebuild your life
Violence or abuse can
happen to anyone. Victims of violence or abuse sometimes feel isolated
and alone, reluctant to reach out to others.
You may experience feelings
of fear, numbness and shock, helplessness, anger, anxiety, depression
and even guilt or self-blame. You may have questions about how to
cope with your physical injuries, how to heal from the emotional
impact of your experiences, how to file a report with the police,
and what the court process would be like for you. Or you may just
want someone to talk to - someone who understands.
VAST - Who We Are
We are advocates, experienced
in the areas of trauma, victimization, and the criminal justice
system. We work directly with victims to make sure that they have
access to community resources, medical services and the courts.
Our services are always confidential and are provided at no cost.
What We Do
- We provide crisis
counseling and support for you and your loved ones
- We assist with safety
planning for you and your family
- We act as a liaison
with social service agencies, the courts and police
- We make appropriate
referrals to health, legal and other community services to ensure
that each client gets the best possible care, advice, and support
- We assist with filing
for Victim Compensation
- We offer training
and consultation services to the community
This program is supported
by The Massachusetts Office for Victims Assistance (MOVA) through
the 1984 VOCA grant from OVC, OJP, and the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Victim
Advocacy and Support Team
26 Central St.,
Somerville, MA 02143
617-665-2992
VAST
Brochure
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